IR. Veale B.E(Hons). (ALLAN J.)

IR. VEALE B.E(HONS). (ALLAN J.)

FUNCTION

FIELDS OF INTEREST

Rigid and compliant actuators

Biomimetic and user-centered design

Mechanical design

Soft wearable sensors

Novel portable energy sources

Wearable assistive robots

BIOGRAPHY

Allan J. Veale holds a B.E(Hons). in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Auckland (2013) and is awaiting the defense of his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, also studied at the University of Auckland (2017).

During Allan’s Ph.D. he developed a wearable fluidic actuator with embedded sensors for rehabilitation devices along with modelling tools. This is the first step towards his vision of dedicating practical research to the development and commercialisation of sustainable mechatronics technologies and methodologies, such as muscle-like actuators, for medical devices that enable people with health and mobility impairments to engage fully in society, in first or third world countries.

In his spare time Allan enjoys making and repairing things; exploring the outdoors by foot or on bike; and helping out people in the local community, particularly partnering with churches to serve those with disabilities.